Opinion
CRIMINAL ACTION NUMBER 06-143
08-05-2013
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ANDREW WILLIAMS 29788-034
ORDER AND REASONS
Considering motion for reduction of sentence pursuant to Rule 35(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure filed by Andrew Williams (Rec. Doc. 551), and the response thereto filed by the government (Rec. Doc. 553);
IT IS ORDERED that the motion for reduction of sentence (Rec. Doc 551) is DENIED. Only the government may file a motion to reduce sentence under Rule 35(b). See Fed. R. Crim. P. 35(b); United States v. Early, 27 F.3d 140 (5th 1994). Here, the government has not done so. Accordingly, the motion presents no valid basis for reducing the sentence.
New Orleans, Louisiana, this 5th day of August, 2013.
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KURT D. ENGELHARDT
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE